LIDL UK has won further acclaim for its drinks range, scooping the Supermarket of the Year crown at the Drinks Retailing Awards.

Lidl won Supermarket of the Year and Multiple Spirits Retailer of the Year at the show

The chain also won the Multiple Spirits Retailer of the Year award at the glamorous event at the Dorchester Hotel in Mayfair, London, on Tuesday night, capping off a stellar 12 months for the retailer.

Lidl UK has seen a 9.4 per cent rise in its year on year sales, increasing the retailer's share of the market by 0.3 per cent to 4.5 per cent.

Martin Green, editor of Off Licence News, said: "Lidl has been rewarded for placing such a strong focus on its drinks range by growing sales faster than any other supermarket, and it is a highly deserving winner this year."

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Lidl has also received planning permission for a new 240,000 square feet head office in Tolworth, Kingston, where it will move 450 staff from Wimbledon.

Ingo Fischer, Lidl UK board director, said: "Our new headquarters not only signify an investment in our own infrastructure and workforce, but also highlight our wider investment ambitions within London as Lidl UK continues to experience incredible growth."